Effectiveness Of Structure Teaching Programme To Assess The Knowledge Regarding Childhood Obesity among school going children(12to15)Years age group At Selected School In Rural Area

Abstract

Childhood obesity is a serious medical condition that occurs when a child’s weight is above the healthy range for their age, height, and sex. . It is defined as having a body mass index of more than 30 kg. It’s a major public health concern that can lead to a number of health problems, including diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, depression, and poor self-esteem. OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY: To assess the pretest knowledge regarding their childhood obesity among the school going children (12 -15) years age group at selected school in padappai. To assess the posttest level of knowledge regarding childhood obesity among the school going children (12 - 15) years. To evaluate the effectiveness of structured teaching programme to assess the knowledge regarding childhood obesity among school going children ( 12-15 )years. METHODOLOGY: Pre experimental research design was used. The total study sample consisted of 30 school going children in padappai,in Rural area.

RESULTS: Our result showed that the childhood obesity knowledge level was significantly different among groups with different age, educational status, occupation, living are, and type of family, economical. In school going children Posttest knowledge is higher than pretest .In pretest 3(10%) hadadequate knowledge level, 5(16.6%) had moderately knowledge level, 22(73.3%) had inadequate knowledge level comparatively Posttest 16(53.3%) had adequate knowledge level, 10(33.3%) had moderately adequate knowledgelevel, 4(13.3%) hadin adequate knowledgelevel.conclusion: Due to the risk of obesity, encourage parents to never use food as a reward. To prevent obesity, establish regular meal times and offer healthy foods and snacks. Encourage parents to praise their child’s good food choices and to role model appropriate eating and exercise